Specialist Technician-Garment Making

Grade UE06: £34,610 - £39,906 per annum

CAHSS / Edinburgh College of Art / ITTS

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: 12 months

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced technician to join our Garment Technology Team. Working with students in the Undergraduate Fashion Programme you will technically instruct them in garment manufacture and support them with their creative endeavours for assessment and Graduate Showcase Fashion Show.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week), campus based. Starting in September 2026, it is fixed term for 12 months.

We welcome applications from dynamic, well organised creative individuals looking to work in a fast paced, diverse and rewarding environment.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Either HNC/HND or equivalent level vocational qualifications in Garment Making plus a significant relevant experience of working in a Garment Making workroom or substantial experience of relevant work, demonstrating development through involvement in progressively more demanding work/roles
• Experience in delivering instructional training in garment making processes and techniques to students of a wide range of abilities via a range of methods (in-person, digital etc.)
• A wide knowledge of garment technology and production including, sewing/finishing techniques, tailoring, couture and a high level of competence to operate and maintain relevant machinery.
• Experience of interpreting garment designs and understanding concepts and requirements.
• Ability to be innovative and creative, in order to demonstrate and suggest differing methods of construction

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How to apply

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

- CV

- Cover letter, highlighting how you meet the essential and desirable criteria

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.

Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 13^th July 2026.

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Interviews will be held approximately two-three weeks after the advert closing date.